Goo Goo Dolls perform a four-song Tiny Desk set that spans nearly three decades of music. The band formed in 1986 and has since built a catalog defined by melodic rock and broad appeal. The set opens with “Slide” from the 1998 album ‘Dizzy Up the Girl’, a record that marked a commercial peak and remains central to their identity. John Rzeznik’s lead vocal performance highlights the song’s dynamic shifts and showcases the vocal tone that has become his signature.
“Feel the Silence,” from the 2006 album ‘Let Love In’, offers a more introspective moment, while “Not Goodbye (Close My Eyes)” introduces newer material to the performance. The set closes with “Iris,” originally written for the ‘City of Angels’ soundtrack in 1998. The song has re-entered the public spotlight in part due to its inclusion in ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’. Its inclusion here underscores the band’s lasting impact and the song’s continued resonance.